Livability Score

68
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (46) A+
Ox Cafe
Coffee Shop
Atlas Cafe
Coffee Shop
Sightglass Coffee
Coffee Shop
Tartine Manufactory
Coffee Shop
Stable Cafe
Coffee Shop
Front Cafe
Coffee Shop
Robin's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Rhea’s Cafe
Coffee Shop
Gus's All Day Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
CoffeeShop
Coffee Shop
Linea Cafe
Coffee Shop
Abanico Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Grand Coffee Too
Coffee Shop
Dandelion Chocolate Factory & Café
Coffee Shop
Bebop
Coffee Shop
Craftsman and Wolves
Coffee Shop
Mission Creek Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Little Spot Cafe
Coffee Shop
Ritual Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Flying Pig Bistro
Coffee Shop
Java Supreme
Coffee Shop
Muddy Waters
Coffee Shop
El Cafe Tazo
Coffee Shop
Dolores Outpost
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (36) A+
Southern Exposure
Museum
ODC Theater
Theatre Arts
The Dark Room
Theatre Arts
Z Space
Theatre Arts
Mutiny Radio.fm
Theatre Arts
Mission Bowling Club
Bowling Alley
A Very Small Gallery
Art Gallery
Vista Point
Art Gallery
Clarion Alley
Attraction
House of Seiko
Art Gallery
The Chapel
Nightclub
Alamo Drafthouse New Mission Cinema
Cinema
Clarion Alley
Attraction
Slate
Nightclub
Red Poppy Art House
Theatre Arts
Victoria Theatre
Theatre Arts
The Valencia Room
Nightclub
The Lab
Theatre Arts
The Lost Church
Theatre Arts
The Marsh
Theatre Arts
Adobe Books and Arts Cooperative
Art Gallery
Acción Latina
Theatre Arts
Roxie
Cinema
ArtZone 461 Gallery
Art Gallery
Precita Eyes Muralists
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (101) A+
Homestead
Bar
Shotwell's
Bar
Bender's Bar and Grill
Bar
True Laurel
Bar
Trick Dog
Bar
Whiz Burgers
Fast Food
Royal Cuckoo Market
Bar
Teeth
Bar
Beauty Bar
Bar
Bruno's
Bar
RiteSpot Café
Bar
Rise and Grind Coffee and Tea
Deli
Bar TZA
Bar
Serv-u-market
Alcohol
Uptown
Bar
Asiento
Bar
Urban Putt
Bar
El Chato
Bar
The Sycamore
Bar
20 Spot
Bar
Wildhawk
Bar
Media noche
Fast Food
Radish
Bar
Balancoire
Bar
Buddy
Bar
Fitness (14) A+
Hit Fit SF
Gym
Centro Social Obrero
Community Centre
Alinea Crossfit
Gym
Golden State Barbell Club
Gym
Empire Jiu Jitsu
Gym
Noisebridge
Community Centre
Live Fit Gym
Gym
Yoga to the People
Gym
The Women's Building
Community Centre
World Class Boxing
Gym
SF Dharma Collective
Community Centre
MX3 Fitness
Gym
Valencia Street Muscle
Gym
Asta Yoga
Gym
Fitness SF SOMA
Gym
Yoga Tree
Gym
World Gym
Gym
Rise Combat Sports
Gym
CrossFit Potrero Hill
Gym
fit lite by 24hr fitness
Gym
Live Fit Gym
Gym
Stretch Lab
Gym
Custom Fit
Gym
Equinox
Gym
SF LGBT Center
Community Centre
Groceries (38) A+
Panorama Wholesale Bakery
Bakery
Le Dix-Sept
Bakery
Lawrence Bakery
Bakery
City Discount Meat & Grocery Market
Grocery Store
Gus's Community Market
Grocery Store
Grand Mission Donuts & Bakery
Bakery
One $ Store
Grocery Store
La Mission Market
Grocery Store
Pan Lido Salvadoreno
Bakery
El Yucateco Bakery
Bakery
Mi Tierra Produce
Grocery Store
Valencia Whole Foods
Grocery Store
Yangtze Market
Butcher
Hwa Lei Market
Grocery Store
Casa Maria
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
La Reyna Bakery
Bakery
Sunflower
Bakery
Tartine Bakery
Bakery
Foods Co
Grocery Store
Casa Lucas Market
Grocery Store
Lo-cost Meat Market
Grocery Store
Mi Pueblito Market
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Victoria Sourdough
Bakery
Parks (34) A+
Mission Rec Playground
Playground
Jose Coronado Playground
Playground
Alioto Mini Park
Park
In Chan Kaajal Park
Park
Treat Plaza
Park
Deepistan National Parklet
Park
Parque Niños Unidos
Park
Franklin Square Playground
Playground
Kid Power Park
Park
Mission Playground
Park
Franklin Square
Park
Fallen Bridge Park
Park
Benches Park
Park
McKinley Square
Park
McKinley Square Playground
Playground
24th & York Mini Park
Park
Helen Diller Playground
Playground
Mission Dolores Park
Park
Garfield Square
Park
Potrero Del Sol Park
Park
Juri Commons
Park
Rolph Playground
Park
Juri Commons Children’s Play Area
Playground
Jackson Park
Park
Jackson Playground
Playground
Shops (166) A+
Bike Kitchen
Bicycle
Mr. Muggles' Dogs
Pets
Rose and Thorn Design
Florist
Heath Ceramics
Furniture
Industrial Craft Design Studio
Houseware
Lila B. Design
Florist
Third Rail Ebikes
Bicycle
T-Mobile
Electronics
L & Q Shoe Store
Shoes
Ken Jewelry
Fashion
Chely's Salon
Beauty
Jaime's Jewelry
Fashion
Starlight Furniture
Furniture
Peace Industry felt rugs
Home Improvement
Pikitos
Clothing
Today Furniture
Furniture
the touch
Furniture
H. Q. Milton
Fashion
Georges' Market
Convenience Store
Liquor Grocery
Convenience Store
Haircut's Today
Hairdresser
Saviour Salon
Hairdresser
Mission Comics and Art
Books
Bella Salon
Beauty
AT&T
Electronics
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Crocker Amazon (A+)

2. Bayview (A+)

3. Visitacion Valley (A-)

4. Bernal Heights (A+)

5. Castro-Upper Market (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 40.3% take public transportation in Mission.
Public Transit Stops (130)
Stops & Stations A+
Folsom Street & 20th Street
Bus Stop
Folsom Street & 20th Street
Bus Stop
Folsom Street & 18th Street
Bus Stop
Folsom Street & 18th Street
Bus Stop
Bryant Street & 19th Street
Bus Stop
Bryant Street & 19th Street
Bus Stop
Bryant Street & 20th Street
Bus Stop
Mission Street & 20th Street
Bus Stop
Bryant Street & 18th Street
Bus Stop
Bryant Street & 18th Street
Bus Stop
Bryant Street & 20th Street
Bus Stop
Mission Street & 20th Street
Bus Stop
Folsom Street & 22nd Street
Bus Stop
Mission Street & 18th Street
Bus Stop
Mission Street & 18th Street
Bus Stop
Bryant Street & Mariposa Street
Bus Stop
Bryant Street & Mariposa Street
Bus Stop
18th Street & Mission Street
Bus Stop
Folsom Street & 22nd Street
Bus Stop
Bryant Street & 21st Street
Bus Stop
Bryant Street & 21st Street
Bus Stop
Folsom Street & 16th Street
Bus Stop
Bryant Street & 17th Street
Bus Stop
Bryant Street & 17th Street
Bus Stop
16th Street & Shotwell Street
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
40.3% A+
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Bayview (A+)

2. Bernal Heights (A+)

3. Castro-Upper Market (A+)

4. Chinatown (A+)

5. Crocker Amazon (A+)

cost of living F

The cost of living in Mission is 252/100 - which is 81% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Downtown (F)

2. Bayview (F)

3. Bernal Heights (F)

4. Castro-Upper Market (F)

5. Chinatown (F)

crime F

Mission crime rates are 9,996 per 100k, which is 252% higher than California
Property Crime
8,571 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,425 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Outer Sunset (A-)

2. Crocker Amazon (B+)

3. Noe Valley (B+)

4. Inner Sunset (B+)

5. Outer Richmond (B)

employment A+

The median income in Mission is $142,907 - which is 124% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$142,907 A+
Unemployment Rate
3.7% C
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Crocker Amazon (A+)

2. Bayview (A+)

3. Western Addition (A+)

4. Ocean View (A+)

5. Downtown (A+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (12)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
San Francisco Fire Station 7
Fire Station
Mission Dolores Dental Care
Dentist
Mission Neighborhood Health Center
Clinic
Mission Police Station
Police
One Medical
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
San Francisco General Hospital
Hospital
Dr. Marcus Coplin ND - Neuropathic Healthcare
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
San Francisco Fire Station 29
Fire Station
SOMA Sport & Physio
Doctor
Noe Valley Pediatrics
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
San Francisco Fire Station 37
Fire Station
Carbon Health
Clinic
EzCare Clinic
Doctor
EzCare Clinic
Hospital
MMJ Doctor
Doctor
MMJ Doctor
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CPMC Saint Luke's Campus
Hospital
Potrero Hill Health Center
Doctor
TIN Rx Pharmacy
Pharmacy
One Medical Group
Doctor
Monteagle Medical Office Building
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Excelsior (A+)

2. Lakeshore (A+)

3. Visitacion Valley (A+)

4. Bayview (A+)

5. Bernal Heights (A+)

housing B

Mission home prices are $1,264,405 - which is 209% higher than California
Home Price
$1,264,405 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
31% A+
Home Affordability
8.8x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Chinatown (B)

2. Crocker Amazon (B)

3. Downtown (B)

4. Financial District (B)

5. Lakeshore (B)

schools C

The Mission graduation rate is 83% - which is 3% higher than California
School Test Scores
35% F
High School Grad. Rates
83% C-
Elementary Schools (17) A+
The New School Of San Francisco
Las Americas Children Center
Moscone (George R.) Elementary
Brightworks
Chavez (Cesar) Elementary
Mission Preparatory
Mission Preparatory
S.F. County Civic Center Secondary
S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop)
Marshall Elementary
Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8
St Peter'S School
Children'S Day School
Synergy School
Millennium School Of San Francisco
Thomas Edison Charter Academy
Edison Charter Academy
The New School Of San Francisco
Mission Dolores Academy
St James Catholic School
Bryant Elementary
Mahler (Theresa S.) Children Center
Everett Middle
Katherine Michiels School
Fei Tian Academy Of The Arts California
High Schools (5) A+
O'Connell (John) High
Brightworks
S.F. County Civic Center Secondary
S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop)
Downtown High
S.F. International High
Mission High
Immaculate Conception Academy
Fei Tian Academy Of The Arts California
International High School
Rise Institute
San Francisco County Rop
Five Keys Adult School (Sf Sheriff'S)
Five Keys Adult School (Sf Sheriff'S)
Five Keys Independence Hs (Sf Sheriff'S)
Five Keys Independence Hs (Sf Sheriff'S)
Wells (Ida B.) High
Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory
Marshall (Thurgood) High
Urban School Of San Francisco
Jewish Community High School Of The Bay
Gateway High
Gateway High
Academy (The)- Sf @Mcateer
Asawa (Ruth) Sf Sch Of The Arts A Public School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Presidio Heights (A+)

2. Haight-Ashbury (A+)

3. Marina (A+)

4. Pacific Heights (A+)

5. Inner Sunset (A+)

ratings A-

Mission has an overall rating of 78% from 6 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes B
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Crocker Amazon (A+)

2. Noe Valley (A+)

3. Haight-Ashbury (A+)

4. South Of Market (A+)

5. Diamond Heights (A+)

Amenities Commute Cost of Living Crime Employment Health & Safety Housing Schools User Ratings

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The Different Colors of San Francisco's Mission District 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 10, 2014) San Francisco is such a beautiful city that I would not want to live anywhere else. As a native San Franciscan, I have come to appreciate all that this city has to offer. Although we do not feel the seasons unlike other parts of California, we can rely on a mostly mild climate th ...Read More roughout the year; nevertheless, the city's offerings more than compensates for the weather. In fact, anyone who has ever visited can see how diverse a city it is, particularly the area known as the Mission District, where I have lived all of my life.

As a lover of the great outdoors, I enjoy walking in Dolores Park and looking at the tall palm trees and green lawns while breathing the fresh air and admiring the San Francisco skyline. Once in a while I get together with friends and have a picnic in the open area or simply enjoy the concerts and performances that take place throughout the year. In addition to the park, the Mission District is known for its murals. As someone who enjoys learning, I have taken a tour of the District as a means of gaining an understanding of the history of murals as well as the painting process; to make the tour even more interesting is the fact that the tour guide is a muralist himself so I was able to get a first-hand account of what it takes to be an artist.

The selection of restaurants in the Mission District is incredible, and there is something for everyone's taste from a hamburger and french fries to Italian, French, or Mexican cuisine. Since my favorite food is Mexican burritos, I go to La Taqueria, an inexpensive Mexican establishment that is known for its mouth-filling chicken burritos with fresh salsa, beans, and onions. Of course, when I have a craving for pizza, I stop at Pizzeria Delfina, a European-style cafe with indoor and oudoor tables and chairs, where the staff makes Napoletana pizza to perfection with all of the finest ingredients including olives, capers, tomatoes, anchovies, hot peppers, and oregano.

The Mission District has its share of stores that cater primarily to people who enjoy shopping from mom-and-pop businesses. Since I enjoy shopping from nationwide chains, I choose the stores on Market Street, just a five-minute walk from the Mission area. Nevertheless, the Mission District is an area of San Francisco that I embrace with its cultural diversity and wonderful scenery. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Mission? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Mission Rec Playground
      Jose Coronado Playground
      Alioto Mini Park
      In Chan Kaajal Park
      Treat Plaza
      Deepistan National Parklet
      Parque Niños Unidos
      Franklin Square Playground

      Entertainment

      Southern Exposure
      ODC Theater
      The Dark Room
      Z Space
      Mutiny Radio.fm
      Mission Bowling Club
      A Very Small Gallery
      Vista Point

      Food & Drink

      Homestead
      Shotwell's
      Bender's Bar and Grill
      True Laurel
      Trick Dog
      Whiz Burgers
      Royal Cuckoo Market
      Teeth

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Mission? Of all people who commute, 40.3% take public transportation in Mission.
      Drive to Work
      19%

      54% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      40%

      35% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      11%

      8% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Mission? The cost of living in Mission is 252/100 - which is 81% higher than California.
      Mission
      252

      152% more expensive than average

      San Francisco
      237

      137% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Mission? Mission crime rates are 9,996, which are 252% higher than California
      Total Crime
      9,996 per 100k people

      330% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 11

      330% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      41%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Mission? The median income in Mission is $142,907 which is 124% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $142,907158% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $82,116175% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      21% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Mission a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San Francisco
      EzCare Clinic
      Hospital
      San Francisco VA Medical Center
      San Francisco General Hospital
      CPMC Davies Campus
      Saint Mary's Medical Center
      Chinese Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Potrero Hill Health Center
      Asthma & Allergy Clinic of Marin and SF Inc.
      Marina Chiropractic
      Arthur H. Coleman medical center
      Noe Valley Pediatrics
      San Francisco Surgical Arts
      My Doctor Medical Group
      One Medical Group

      B Housing

      What are Mission home prices? Mission home prices are $1,264,405 - which is 209% higher than California
      Median home value
      $1,264,405585% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,211133% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      26%

      59% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Mission have good schools? The Mission graduation rate is 83% - which is 3% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      83%

      equal to the US average

      School test scores
      35%

      28% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      18:1

      13% higher than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Mission a good place to live? Mission has an overall rating of 78% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      78%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      73%

      5 total surveys

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